Good things, however, never come easy.
As long as VIA is willing to sell its baseband business, it's negotiable.
Even if the baseband business isn't sold, it doesn't matter, as long as they are willing to transfer their CDMA essential patents, that would be enough.
This is what Wang Yi needs most.
Other patents, if one doesn't want to pay royalties, can be circumvented.
But these CDMA essential patents are the kind that no one can bypass.
With these CDMA essential patents, Wang Yi would have the leverage to hold Qualcomm in a mutual chokehold.
Chen Chuanqing had negotiated for two days, laying the groundwork.
When Wang Yi goes tomorrow, as long as the price is right, he should be able to secure the deal directly.
As for what the other party is after, Wang Yi believes it's most likely a quest for cooperation.
Such as agency rights.
After all, VIA's current situation isn't good, and it's eager to find a way out.
VIA was once incredibly glorious.
Especially its chipset business, which at its peak, accounted for over 50% of the global market share.
Processors from Intel and AMD both used chipsets produced by VIA Technologies.
It could be said that in the 1990s, VIA had no rivals whatsoever.
It even acquired a PC chip company from an empire and began producing computer CPUs.
But unfortunately, a tall tree in the forest is bound to be struck by the wind.
VIA's brilliant achievements made Intel extraordinarily envious, and it decisively began suing VIA.
Starting in 1999, Intel filed patent lawsuits against VIA in multiple countries, accusing VIA of infringing on several of its patents.
VIA refused to show weakness and quickly filed countersuits.
This patent litigation battle lasted for many years, with both sides winning and losing.
It wasn't until 2003 that both parties reached a settlement.
But unfortunately, during these years, Intel, being a vast enterprise with immense capital reserves, experienced limited impact and instead continued to grow.
In contrast, VIA, at the height of its glory, was sued, which led to a decline in its reputation and a flurry of customer cancellations.
VIA's chipset market share also plummeted from a peak of 70% all the way down to 20%.
The setback in its chipset business did not defeat VIA's boss, Mr. Wang; instead, it prompted aggressive expansion.
Apart from VIA Technologies' chipsets, the VIA Group's businesses also expanded to include over 30 other companies such as HTC, Quandai, Jianda, Dopod, Weihong, and Weihan.
From chip design to PC, mobile phone, and tablet production, manufacturing, sales, and agency… everything imaginable!
The breadth of its business scope made even Intel and Apple shake their heads in disbelief.
But unfortunately, trying to cover all bases means covering none effectively.
After 2000, the semiconductor industry entered a high-end stage, beginning to compete on technology and patents.
It was no longer the 1990s, an era where whoever had lower costs had the market.
Consequently, VIA Group's businesses repeatedly suffered setbacks, incurring losses for consecutive years.
Only HTC stood out, reaching its peak in 2011 with a global market share exceeding 10%, becoming a competitor to Apple and Samsung.
Unsurprisingly, Apple started suing again.
Just as Apple sued Meizu in 2009, in 2010, Apple began suing HTC for patent infringement worldwide.
This led to HTC in 2011, seemingly brilliant, but in reality, had already begun its decline.
Coupled with a series of self-destructive actions by HTC, the consequences were predictable...
As a reborn person, Wang Yi clearly knew that 2011 was HTC's most glorious year, and also its last glorious year.
Starting in 2012, HTC continuously declined.
The speed of its decline was not much worse than Nokia or Motorola.
The outside world was unaware of this, only seeing HTC's superficial splendor at the time.
But HTC's boss, Mr. Wang, was probably well aware, having long seen the decay within HTC.
If Wang Yi were HTC's boss, he would also seize the current opportunity to find a way out and a fallback plan.
Presumably, this is why VIA's boss wanted Wang Yi to negotiate in person.
What the two parties needed to negotiate was not just VIA Telecom's baseband business and CDMA patents!
These days, even HTC didn't pay patent fees.
They would only figure out how to deal with it after being sued and losing the lawsuit.
There was no choice; an HTC phone sold for over three thousand, but countless patents were involved, and the patent holders' royalty fees were high.
If HTC had paid all of them, it's likely that a phone costing over three thousand would incur over 2,000 in patent fees alone.
Adding material costs, taxes and fees, and sales costs, they wouldn't earn a single cent and would even lose money.
It was simply impossible to manage.
Therefore, everyone just sold directly without paying patent fees.
These days, major manufacturers all hold some patents and all mutually infringe; the difference was only a matter of degree.
Even Apple and Samsung, if they used each other's patents, would not pay royalties.
Even if sued, they would immediately launch a patent war, countersuing the other party for infringing on their own patents...
After years of lawsuits, they would either settle for a payment or reach a settlement involving cross-licensing.
Everyone played this game.
But unfortunately, HTC had too few patents and basically always ended up paying...
This is also why, even before his phone was launched, Wang Yi began buying VIA's CDMA essential patents and started spending heavily worldwide to acquire LTE (4G) core patents.
It was all to build his own patent moat!
Don't think that it costs a lot of money now, hundreds of millions, even over a billion.
Basically, all the money Meiyou earns has to be invested into it.
But life will be easier in the future.
No pain, no gain.
Spending over a billion to acquire patents now will make Xingyi Technology a 3G and 4G patent magnate in the future.
It won't be like VIA and HTC, repeatedly battered and endlessly pursued, yet powerless to defend themselves...
On the contrary, if attacked, Wang Yi also has enough patents to counterattack and file countersuits!
However, since Xingyi mobile phone is just starting out and is small in scale, it's not a big problem for now.
Apple and Samsung's focus is still on giants like HTC.
In the next few years, they will remain deeply embroiled in patent battles with HTC, lacking the energy to deal with Xingyi mobile phone in the short term.
Furthermore, because Xingyi mobile phone is just starting out and small in scale, it's not worth paying attention to.
After eliminating HTC, this major competitor, Xingyi mobile phone will become a thorn in their side.
But by that time, Xingyi mobile phone's own patent moat will have gradually been built up!
It can be said that HTC served as cannon fodder, attracting Apple and Samsung's firepower, gaining space and time for development for Xingyi mobile phone and the majority of domestic mobile phone manufacturers.
If not for HTC, Apple and Samsung would have mercilessly hammered domestic mobile phones right away, and Xiaomi would not have risen.
After all, the domestic phone king of yesteryear, Meizu M8, was sued by Steve Jobs until it was directly discontinued...
The repeated crushing of VIA's chipsets and HTC was just a microcosm.
The most crucial aspects are still patents and R&D!
Only with sufficient R&D investment and the creation of one's own patent moat can one be flexible in offense and defense, and remain undefeated!
VIA Technologies and HTC's miserable experiences strengthened Wang Yi's resolve for patent R&D!
He listed all the valuable utility patents from the previous life's mobile phone industry that he could remember!
Then he spent heavily to recruit relevant experts and talents, invested funds, and conducted targeted R&D to develop them all!
Through this method, Xingyi Technology can rapidly accumulate patents, accumulate core utility patents, and quickly build its own patent moat!
After all, what Wang Yi wants to do is not to be a HTC beaten into decline, nor does he want to work for Qualcomm.
On the contrary, what Wang Yi wants to become is an entity like Apple, Samsung, or Huawei!
And VIA's CDMA essential patents are the foundation of Xingyi Technology's patent moat.
They must be secured tomorrow!
No longer thinking about these things, Wang Yi found Jian Ziyan:
"Let's go together."
Jian Ziyan had already booked a hotel near Beihang University.
"Okay, Boss."
"Ziyan, book me a flight to Taiwan Island for tomorrow morning!"
"Okay, Boss. Should I add Wu Shuang and two legal staff, too?"
Jian Ziyan inquired.
Such a setup was essential for travel.
"Yes."
Jian Ziyan quickly made the arrangements, then went straight to the hotel with Wang Yi.
By the time Wang Yi arrived, Professor Mo's driver, carrying Academician Pei and two communications professors, had also reached the hotel.
Before, Professor Mo was a guest, and Wang Yi arranged a car to pick him up.
Now Professor Mo was an employee of Xingyi Technology, definitely one of their own, so these three professors were invited by Professor Mo.
"Academician Pei, Professor Gao, Professor Qiu, hello!"
Wang Yi shook hands with each of the three professors.
Jian Ziyan had sent Wang Yi the profiles of the three professors.
"Hello, Chairman Wang, you're so young!"
Academician Pei patted Wang Yi's shoulder:
"It truly is a case of the younger generation excelling the older, accomplished at a young age! Hahahaha!"
"Academician Pei, you flatter me. Your achievements in the communications field are something I can never catch up to in my lifetime."
"But in other fields, you have achieved a level we wouldn't even dare to imagine!"
"Academician, you flatter me, hehe."
After some polite compliments, everyone took their seats.
With Professor Mo as the intermediary, and all being from Beihang, their relationship immediately became closer.
They drank freely and had a wonderful time.
It wasn't until after several rounds of drinks that Wang Yi revealed his thoughts:
"As you professors know, I've been working on mobile phones recently, but this venture is easily subjected to patent lawsuits by foreign companies!"
Academician Pei nodded:
"Patent issues are a big problem. The Western patent system serves as protection for them, and also as a blockade and suppression against us."
"Indeed, Western technology developed early, accumulating a large number of patents, and building patent barriers in all industries,"
Professor Gao added:
"It's already hard enough for us to catch up; to then break through their patent restrictions and find alternative paths makes it even more difficult!"
Professor Qiu strongly agreed:
"Chairman Wang, it is very necessary that you are considering patent issues now. But how do you plan to break the deadlock?"
Wang Yi sighed:
"There's no other way; we can only spend heavily to acquire some core patents and build our own patent moat."
"That's a good idea!"
Academician Pei was full of praise:
"It's absolutely right and excellent that you have this idea. Unlike other companies, who just think about taking shortcuts and are unwilling to spend such a huge amount!"
"Yes, after all, this isn't a matter of hundreds of millions; it could very well be over a billion!"
Professor Qiu frowned:
"Chairman Wang, have you really thought it through?"
Wang Yi nodded:
"Even if it's over a billion, it must be spent; there's no other way. If we don't spend over a billion now, we might have to pay out billions if sued later, resulting in even greater losses."
"Better to suffer a short pain than a long one, excellent!"
Academician Pei greatly admired Wang Yi's decisiveness and boldness:
"Whatever you need, the three of us will help. If we three are too busy to handle it, other professors from Beihang's communications department can also coordinate. Even the national communications association, if you need it, I can coordinate. This old man still carries some weight!"
As academicians, each one was an industry heavyweight.
This was also why Wang Yi originally chose Beihang.
Beihang's academicians and experts are highly respected and have upright character.
The "Seven Sons of National Defense" are not just empty boasts!
The other two professors also spoke one after another:
"That's right, we can put aside other matters and prioritize your needs first!"
"You are Beihang's most outstanding student, we fully support you!"
"Thank you, three teachers!"
Wang Yi was deeply moved and expressed his thoughts:
"I'm betting that LTE will become one of the 4G international standards, but I don't know which patents need to be acquired, or at what reasonable acquisition price. I'd like to hire you three professors to be our communications consultants for Xingyi Technology and offer some guidance."
Academician Pei immediately understood Wang Yi's thoughts:
"No problem, we'll help you screen them. This isn't easy, but there's no pressure; leave it to us! We'll get it to you as soon as possible! But as for being communications consultants, let's forget about it. We're all insiders, no need for formalities."
"Right, for such a small matter, there's no need to be listed as a consultant."
The other two professors also spoke up.
How could they not understand Wang Yi's meaning?
Once they became consultants for Xingyi Technology, Wang Yi would pay them salaries, give them money...
As legal counsel, Professor Mo was often needed by Wang Yi, so it was normal for him to receive a salary.
But for just this bit of help, it was really not necessary for them to take a salary.
"That won't do!"
Wang Yi resolutely retorted:
"If you don't agree to be consultants, how could I have the nerve to bother you again later if we encounter difficulties during communications R&D?"
The three professors played a crucial role in the communications industry.
Academician Pei, needless to say, becoming an academician is no simple feat.
As for the other two professors, being so young and having been recruited as talents by Beihang, it was certainly no simple matter.
Their future achievements were limitless!
Even if he had to tie them, Wang Yi had to get the three on board with him.
Moreover, after Xingyi Communications is established, they would still need to recruit talents and develop 4G and 5G technologies and patents, and the three of them would be essential.
Seeing this, Professor Mo also spoke up to persuade them:
"The communications industry runs very deep, and Wang Yi is a Beihang student. If we don't help our own student, who will? I think you three should make an effort and support the career of this Beihang student!"
"That's right, you can't not acknowledge me as a Beihang student just because I'm not from the communications department!"
Seeing Wang Yi's sincere invitation, Academician Pei finally nodded:
"Alright, then we'll take on the title. Whenever Xingyi Technology needs help in the future, just come to us!"
"Don't worry, teachers, we're family, I won't be polite,"
Wang Yi said casually.
"Haha, you student!"
Academician Pei laughed.
The powerful backing of an academician—if not now, when?
To put it bluntly, the establishment of 4G international standards seemingly determined by the Global Communications Association.
In reality, it was a contest of forces behind various standards!
In the current 4G era, the Empire was powerful, holding 40% of the market share.
But by the 5G era many years later, that would completely change, and Xia Country would become formidable.
Behind this was not just a change in discourse power, but a change in comprehensive strength.
And in this, Academician Pei, a communications academician, would play a crucial role.
Everyone enjoyed the meal.
For the subsequent matters, they would have to wait for Beihang's approval, then Jian Ziyan would process their onboarding procedures.
By now, Xingyi Technology, in addition to Professor Mo, a legal heavyweight, had gained a communications academician and two communications experts!
Wang Yi, this self-made man from humble beginnings, also had impressive backing.
One could only say that coming to Beihang was the right choice.
Jian Ziyan had interviewed several communications experts recommended by headhunters again today, and most of them had confirmed their employment with Xingyi Technology.
Next was just to follow the process.
Xingyi Technology needed to develop 4G and 5G, so it could only continuously spend heavily to recruit top talents.
After recruiting top talents, they would recruit other elites, establish R&D teams, and invest massive funds into R&D.
Even Huawei did it this way.
With two teams of experts, it gradually became clear which LTE patents should be acquired next.
Then, core employees would be sent to find the patent holders, negotiate, and acquire them.
The outcome depended entirely on these last three months!
After dinner, Wang Yi arranged for people to send all the professors home.
He himself got into a car and headed straight for Lin Shu's house.
On the way, Wang Yi received a call from Du Tianhua:
"Chairman Wang, good news! The mainland box office for 'Love is Not Blind' is booming, and it's set to be released in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan next!"
It was clear that Du Tianhua was very excited.
The mainland's extended theatrical run for another month would bring in more box office revenue.
But after all, it had already been released for a month, so the daily box office for the second month was indeed not much.
However, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan were different; a completely untapped market, and releasing it again could earn a lot more box office revenue!
"Good, Director Du, I wish us great box office success in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan!"
Wang Yi said with a smile.
"It will definitely be a big hit, and as for the release date, let's set it for November 11th, Singles' Day!"
Wang Yi nodded:
"Okay, you can arrange it as you see fit."
One could only say, what goes around comes around.
In his previous life, 'Love is Not Blind' was released on Singles' Day.
This time, after Wang Yi invested, to promote Meiyou's pure allure style, he moved up the release to September.
Although it lost the Singles' Day gimmick, it gained the "Graduation Season, Breakup Season" gimmick and the "bidding farewell to the white moonlight" gimmick, which still made it a success.
After all, this change in release schedule perfectly avoided the onslaught of Hollywood blockbusters in November, dominated the National Day release window, and with Wang Yi's efforts, it sold even better.
"Chairman Wang, don't worry, we'll also share the box office revenue from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan with you according to the agreement,"
Du Tianhua said with a smile.
"Okay."
Wang Yi was not surprised.
Before, the producers still dared to bully him.
Now, even if Wang Yi gave them ten times the guts, they wouldn't dare act recklessly.
One could only say that people are realistic, bullying the weak and fearing the strong.
However, since the other party was so understanding, Wang Yi was happy to reward them a little:
"Have you not contacted the Singapore market?"
"Singapore!"
Du Tianhua sighed:
"There are ethnic Chinese there too; if released, it would definitely be a big hit at the box office. But it's very difficult to break into the Singaporean market..."
"Alright, I understand. Leave this matter to me,"
Wang Yi said calmly.
"???"
Du Tianhua was stunned, what did he mean?
Then, he became completely excited:
"Chairman Wang, you... you want 'Love is Not Blind' to be released in Singapore?"
Wang Yi smiled:
"Wait for my call."
"Okay, Chairman Wang, thank you, thank you!"
Du Tianhua was excited beyond words.
One more market, more box office revenue!
Especially a market like Singapore, where ticket prices are high, averaging around 10 US dollars, which is 64.5 yuan!
That's more than double the current domestic ticket price.
The same number of viewers could generate double the box office.
Moreover, Singaporeans have high incomes, and their proportion of supporting legitimate products is much higher than in Xia Country.
After all, ten dollars, to them, is just like ten yuan, an easy thing.
For example, if domestic movie tickets dropped from thirty yuan to ten yuan, the number of people going to cinemas would also significantly increase.
Subsequently, Wang Yi called Li Zongyang, the general agent in Singapore.
Seeing that it was Wang Yi's number, Li Zongyang, who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, playing "Defend the Pomelo," became utterly excited.
He quickly sat up straight and said with a smile:
"Good evening, Mr. Li."
These past two days, he was absolutely riding high!
Since Meiyou's exclusive stores fully opened in Singapore, revenue absolutely exploded!
Throughout Singapore, Meiyou's five flagship stores were bustling with customers, and his thirty Meiyou exclusive stores were also packed with people.
Last night, they were supposed to close at nine, but they ended up staying open until past ten.
No choice, there were too many customers!
They couldn't handle it, simply couldn't handle it.
Looking at the H&M store next door, it was desolate and dismal, closing at just past seven...
It can be said that the recent plagiarism incident repeatedly trended on hot searches and made headlines, attracting the attention of all Singaporeans.
Coupled with Meiyou's pure allure style dresses, which were truly fashionable, novel, and body-flattering, young girls in Singapore went on a shopping spree at the stores like crazy.
And Zhenyou's pure allure style, made with silk material, was even more luxurious and grand, exuding elegance, so Singaporean white-collar workers also went on a buying frenzy.
On the contrary, Qingyou, the most cost-effective and cheapest line, didn't sell very well.
No choice, in a developed country like Singapore, incomes are high.
Even with Meiyou doubling its price in Singapore, the average price was still around $100, putting no pressure on Singaporean university students.
The high-end brand Zhenyou, doubled in price to 4,000 yuan, was only about $600 on average.
Let alone Singaporean socialites, even ordinary Singaporean white-collar workers, with monthly salaries of four thousand dollars, felt no pressure.
They actually felt that Qingyou was too cheap and not high-class enough...
In Singapore, the best-selling brand turned out to be the high-end brand Zhenyou, followed by Meiyou!
So, these past two days, Li Zongyang had been immersed in the joy of counting money.
He knew that being a Meiyou agent could make money, but he never expected it to be so profitable!
His thirty exclusive stores had a daily revenue of $10 million, procurement costs of $5 million, leaving a profit of $5 million.
After deducting labor, rent, taxes, and so on, he could still earn over three million dollars.
Earning three million dollars a day meant $90 million a month!
Nearly 600 million yuan!
This isn't making money, this is stealing money!
Li Zongyang felt that he was robbing money alongside Wang Yi!
For Wang Yi, his benefactor, Li Zongyang even wanted to treat him to foot massages at Singapore's most high-end club for an entire year!
"Good evening, Mr. Li."
Wang Yi smiled faintly, he could tell that Li Zongyang was in a good mood.
After all, this guy had made a fortune these past two days.
Of course, Wang Yi earned even more.
After all, the supply price he gave Li Zongyang, even at a 50% discount, could rival the domestic selling price...
And the profits from the flagship stores all belonged to Meiyou International!
With thirty exclusive stores having a daily revenue of $10 million, Meiyou's net profit was over $3 million.
Meiyou's five flagship stores had a daily revenue of $2.5 million.
After deducting rent, salaries, taxes, production costs, etc., the net profit exceeded $2 million, all belonging to Meiyou International.
It could be said that with 35 stores in Singapore, Meiyou's daily profit exceeded $4.5 million, over 200 million yuan!
Even if revenue dropped by half after some time, it would still be very considerable!
The vast international market, especially developed countries, was Wang Yi's cash cow!
"Chairman Wang, I am truly grateful to you. It is my honor, Li Zongyang's honor, to be a Meiyou agent! Whatever you command, just say the word, and Zongyang will definitely go all out!"
With other businesses, there was always the possibility of losing money.
Being a Meiyou agent was simply extremely profitable!
Naturally, he had to show his loyalty.
After all, Singapore is in the tropics, hot all year round, so Meiyou's pure allure style dresses can be worn all year.
It was truly perfect for Meiyou sales.
"Mr. Li, you're too kind. It's like this, I invested in a movie."
Wang Yi paused.
Li Zongyang's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood Wang Yi's meaning:
"'Love is Not Blind'? I've heard of it, it's very good, but unfortunately, it hasn't been released in Singapore, so I had to fly to Xia Country to watch it!"
"You've heard of it too?"
Wang Yi neither confirmed nor denied.
"Of course! Chairman Wang, I have a friend who works in distribution, and he wants to introduce your 'Love is Not Blind'. Would you consider it? After all, Singaporeans are also ethnic Chinese, sharing a common cultural heritage."
Wang Yi was silent: "..."
'Damn it, you have a friend!'
This Li Zongyang fellow was truly a shrewd person.
As soon as Wang Yi mentioned the movie, he knew what Wang Yi wanted to do.
It was clearly Wang Yi asking Li Zongyang for a favor.
Yet, as soon as Li Zongyang spoke, it turned into Li Zongyang's friend asking Wang Yi for the movie's release...
One could only say, simply brilliant.
No wonder Li Zongyang could become so successful; he was extremely adept at handling things.
Who wouldn't value and use such an important client?
As long as he didn't make a fundamental mistake, he would be nurtured intently!
Perhaps, this was why Emperor Qianlong valued Heshen!
Wang Yi got straight to the point:
"Mr. Li, to be frank, the producers also want 'Love is Not Blind' to be released in Singapore, but they don't have the channels. So they came to me, to see if you have a way!"
"Yes, absolutely! What a coincidence! My friend was just thinking of introducing it. Leave this matter to me; as long as you agree, I'll make the arrangements."
"Okay, then I appreciate your trouble."
"You flatter me, it's my honor,"
Li Zongyang said, incredibly excited.
As for a service fee?
Or asking for benefits?
That cannot be accepted!
Benefits that money can't buy are the greatest benefits!
Such as next year's Meiyou agency rights!
Before, no one knew Meiyou was so profitable, so others weren't tempted, and few competed with him!
Now that Meiyou was seen to be so profitable, next year's Singapore agency rights would probably be fiercely contested!
Even if agency fees increased several times, everyone would fight tooth and nail!
Li Zongyang himself might not even have a chance.
But now, as long as he handled this matter successfully and beautifully, next year's Meiyou agency was basically secured!
For the same agency fee, Wang Yi would definitely prioritize him!
Li Zongyang was perfectly clear about the stakes involved.
"Chairman Wang, please wait for my news; I'll contact my friend as soon as possible."
"Okay!"
Ending the call, Li Zongyang immediately made a few calls:
"Are you busy? Mr. Zhao?"
"Oh, what time is it, and you're going to sleep already? Come on, let's go get foot massages!"
"Mr. Wei, meet at the usual place, your brother is treating!"
"What big boss? Who counts money until their hands cramp? Manager Chao, you must be joking, we'll see each other in a bit!"
"Brother Chu, are you free tonight?"
"I haven't seen you in so many days; your little brother has missed you. I'll send my secretary to pick you up!"
...
That night, Li Zongyang organized a gathering, inviting distributors and cinema chain representatives from Singapore to an exclusive club.
Fine wine + beautiful women, drinking, karaoke, foot massages, an all-inclusive service...
Opportunities are always for the prepared.
Half an hour later, everyone arrived.
It was a vibrant scene of revelry, filled with beautiful women.
After several rounds of drinks, Li Zongyang revealed his purpose:
"Gentlemen, your brother wants to introduce 'Love is Not Blind,' invested by Chairman Wang, to Singapore. Gentlemen, please help me; your brother would be eternally grateful!"
"'Love is Not Blind'?"
Mr. Zhao of the cinema chain slightly frowned:
"Is that the hottest movie in Xia Country right now? I heard it earned over 600 million!"
"600 million? That amazing? This movie looks promising!"
"Definitely amazing. I've researched it; the movie's theme is suitable for the current trend. It's a typical chick flick style; let me tell you, no girl dislikes it."
"Boys like it too. Look at the marketing Chairman Wang did: 'Graduation Season, Breakup Season,' which attracted university students. 'Bidding farewell to the white moonlight,' holy crap, even I was hooked. I even want to ask out my 'white moonlight' from back then to watch 'Love is Not Blind' together."
"Haha, Manager Chao, do you want to watch the movie? Who doesn't know your true intentions, hahahaha!"
"Is Manager Chao still thinking about that person from university, wanting to ask her out to rekindle old flames? Or is it a fleeting romance?"
"Don't talk nonsense, am I that kind of person?"
Manager Chao was usually thick-skinned, but when it came to his first love, he actually blushed.
"Absolutely!"
"Alright, yes, I am, I admit it. Don't talk about me, don't you guys have those intentions? Don't you have a 'white moonlight' you can't forget? Don't you want to ask them out under the pretext of watching a movie?"
"We do!"
Manager Chao knocked on the table, bringing the topic back to business:
"Even those of us who weren't originally interested in 'Love is Not Blind' were drawn in as part of the film's audience, and we'll contribute two movie tickets! So, Chairman Wang's marketing is truly amazing. There's no worry about low box office."
"The movie itself is also of excellent quality, the theme has market appeal, plus the amazing marketing; this is a sure thing."
"Let's introduce it, my cinema chain has no problem with it."
"For a guaranteed moneymaker, I'll be responsible for distribution."
Finally, Brother Chu nodded:
"As for the introduction procedures, I'll handle them!"
"Thank you, thank you!"
Li Zongyang was beaming with joy; it was resolved immediately.
Soon, he relayed the news to Wang Yi.
Wang Yi smiled faintly and sent a text message to Du Tianhua:
"The matter of 'Love is Not Blind' releasing in Singapore is sorted. Distributors and cinema chains are all arranged. After the procedures are complete, someone will contact you for follow-up."
"Chairman Wang, thank you, thank you!"
Du Tianhua was incredibly excited, feeling that Wang Yi's influence reached the heavens!
For a Singapore release, neither he nor the producers had channels or any way to make it happen.
But Wang Yi sorted it out directly with just one phone call!
One could only say that people are simply not on the same level.
For a moment, Du Tianhua had a complex expression and sighed repeatedly:
"When we first met a few months ago, Meiyou was still an unknown new brand. Chairman Wang was also just a recently graduated high school student."
"But now, Meiyou has become an international brand with astronomical revenue. Chairman Wang has also become a renowned figure, a fashion industry giant! Even an international hegemon like H&M has been left speechless and helpless by him."
"Even if I've become a hit director with 600 million at the box office, in front of Chairman Wang, I'm still nothing worth mentioning."
Hearing this, his wife was silent, and after a long time, she spoke earnestly:
"Chairman Wang is our benefactor. Others wish to know him but don't have the opportunity; you must cherish him dearly!"
"That's natural,"
Du Tianhua nodded repeatedly.
(End of chapter)